Website Security Checklist 2026: Preventing Hacks

Security is Not Optional

A hacked website costs you:

1. Data: Customer emails/passwords stolen.
2. SEO: Google blacklists your domain ("This site may be hacked").
3. Reputation: Trust is gone forever.

The 2026 Defense Shield

1. WAF (Web Application Firewall)

Use Cloudflare. It blocks bad bots before they touch your server.

2. Hide Login URLs

Don't use /wp-admin. Change it to /my-secret-door.

3. 2FA (Two Factor Auth)

Mandatory for all admin accounts.

4. Auto-Updates

Enable auto-updates for plugins. An outdated plugin is an open door.

5. Regular Backups

Store backups Off-Site (Google Drive/AWS S3). If the server is wiped, you have a copy elsewhere.

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